Subject to the described considerations and restrictions, no permit required by any provision of this code relating to existing structures, including permits required for the demolition, reconstruction, repair, replacement or remodel of any structure within the limits of the town shall be refused by the town because the person seeking the permit chooses to utilize an existing septic system which has been and continues to be approved by the Snohomish County Health District or any successor agency as the method of sewage treatment for the premises for which the permit is sought; whether or not such premises have the availability of municipal sewer hookup, provided that:

A. Nothing in this section shall preclude the refusal to issue a requested permit for any other reason; and

B. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to authorize the continued use of a septic system which is, in any way, in violation of any law or regulation relating to such systems, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any system which, for any reason, ceases to be approved by the Snohomish County Health District or any successor agency.

C. The availability of sewer hookup shall not, in itself, constitute a reason for declaring a septic system in violation of any provisions of this code. (Ord. 04-447 § 1(part), 2004; Ord. 98-344 § 1)